Sint Nicolaas Baai marine weather forecast
Sint Nicolaas Baai (AWSNL) is a port in Aruba at 12°26.0′N 69°55.0′W. Today (Nov 2): E wind 16–19 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-02 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 12°26.0′N 69°55.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | AWSNL |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 13 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Aruba |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Sint Nicolaas Baai
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| E 16–19 kn | 24 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| ESE 15–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| E 8–14 kn | 19 kn | 0.8–1.2 m |
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| ESE 3–10 kn | 15 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| W 3–7 kn | 9 kn | 0.4–0.5 m |
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| SW 4–5 kn | 6 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| ESE 1–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| ESE 17–17 kn | 23 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| ESE 20–20 kn | 25 kn | 1.4–1.4 m |
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| ESE 20–20 kn | 28 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 20 kn on Nov 11. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.6 m on Nov 11. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Sint Nicolaas Baai right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-02 12z: E wind 16–19 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Sint Nicolaas Baai?
Sint Nicolaas Baai is classed as a small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Sint Nicolaas Baai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 13 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.